Section 5-208 - Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Grounds. - Maryland Statutes

§ 16.5-208. Denials, reprimands, suspensions, and revocations - Grounds.
 

(a)  In general.- Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16.5-209 of this subtitle, the Comptroller may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee: 

(1) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another person; 

(2) fraudulently or deceptively uses a license; 

(3) buys other tobacco products for resale: 

(i) in violation of a license; or 

(ii) from a person who is not an other tobacco products manufacturer or licensed other tobacco products wholesaler; 

(4) is convicted, under the laws of the United States or of any other state, of: 

(i) a felony; or 

(ii) a misdemeanor that is a crime of moral turpitude and is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or licensee; 

(5) violates Title 12 of the Tax - General Article or regulations adopted under that title; or 

(6) violates this title or Title 16 of this article or regulations adopted under these titles. 

(b)  Prior license revoked.- Subject to the hearing provisions of § 16.5-209 of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall deny a license to any applicant who has had a license revoked under this section until: 

(1) 1 year has passed since the license was revoked; and 

(2) it satisfactorily appears to the Comptroller that the applicant will comply with this title and any regulations adopted under this title. 

(c)  Investigation.- Prior to the issuance or renewal of any license, the Comptroller shall conduct an investigation with regard to: 

(1) the applicant; 

(2) the business to be operated; and 

(3) the facts set forth in the application. 
 

[2010, h. 72, § 5; ch. 388.]